Panthenol

Description

The alcohol analog of pantothenic acid, and is thus a provitamin of B₅. In organisms it is quickly oxidized to pantothenic acid. It is a viscous transparent liquid at room temperature. Used as a moisturizer and to improve wound healing in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

Additional information

CAS#

16485-10-2

Formula

C9H19NO4

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